Padma Lakshmi Just Shared Her Workout Routine—and It Includes Two Exercises You Can Do at Home

My thighs are on fire! The first two workouts require no equipment, which we love to see. The first workout is a donkey kick. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Lakshmi also does a bench leg raise. This workout can be easily replicated at home as the bar isn’t necessary. This is the part of the video where Lakshmi isn’t afraid to show her entirely relatable breaks. “Oh my god, my thighs are on fire!...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Ricky Wade

Padma Lakshmi Loves This Easy 5-Ingredient Chickpea Salad That She's Been Making for 20 Years

“This is a vegan recipe,” Lakshmi explains in her Instagram video. “This is a way to get all the protein you need for very little effort. I’m not sure why it’s so good with just boring ingredients.” Photo: Lakshmi: Amy Sussman/Getty Images. Recipe photo: KELSEY HANSEN. To copy this dish, rinse and dry your chickpeas and add them to a big salad bowl. Then add in lots of chopped red bell pepperchopped to be as small as the chickpeasand chopped chives....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Parker French

Padma Lakshmi Shares a Sneak Peek of New Recipes from Her Upcoming Cookbook

Get ready for mouthwatering dishes! We’ll have to wait and see if Lakshmi chooses oil or wine as her marinade. Looking to re-create the flavors that have your mouth watering from your screen? Photo: Michael Cohen/Getty Images We’ve got you covered. OurChicken Saltimboccais our healthy and quick take on the beloved regional dinner. For the simple tomato salad, we think ourMarinated Cherry Tomato Saladlooks nearly identical to Lakshmi’s. “This is a go-to on my summer menu,” one reviewer writes on our tomato salad recipe....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Michael Nelson

Padma Lakshmi's Beef Shawarma with Beet Yogurt Sauce

Beef shawarma is traditionally roasted on a spit and then sliced thin. This grilled version by Padma Lakshmi has similar vibes thanks to a highly seasoned marinade. Add steak and turn to coat. Photo: Jacob Fox Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, turning occasionally. Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove the steak from the marinade (discard marinade). Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Latoya Robinson

Padma Lakshmi's Tandoori Chicken Salad

I’ve always eaten according to its tenets. But I’d often miss the more vibrant flavors of my Indian childhood. That’s where a recipe like this comes in. Photo: Ali Redmond (photography, food & prop styling) This Tandoori Chicken Salad has the flavors I grew up with, and it’s also quite healthy. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the vegetables. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Angela Lewis

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April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Jason Osborne

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Rich Pan Sauce

To calibrate yourself to be a better cook, learn to use all of your senses throughout the process. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Photo: Tara Donne; Styling: Sarah Smart Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan, rounded side down; cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until done....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Russell Wilson

Pan-Seared Cod with Radish & Lentil Salad

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cover and cook until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain any remaining broth. Photo: Jason Donnelly Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in 4 tablespoons oil. Reserve 2 tablespoons vinaigrette in a small bowl. Pat cod dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Peter Kane

Pan-Seared Fish with Basil Oil & Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

If you have a lot of basil, double the oil for this pan-seared fish recipe. The same technique works well for lots of other herbs, toothink: tarragon, parsley, chives. Chop the leaves and set aside. Photo: Eva Kolenko Remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain into a small bowl (discard the stems and garlic). Cut half the cherry tomatoes in half. Heat 1 tablespoon of the basil oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Robert Brock DDS

Pan-Seared Halibut with Creamed Corn & Tomatoes

This recipe calls for halibut–line-caught from the Pacific Ocean is the most sustainable option. Can’t find it? Swap in Pacific cod or U.S. farmed tilapia instead. Cut or break the cobs in half and place in a large saucepan. Add milk, 2 garlic cloves and thyme. Cook over medium heat until starting to simmer around the edges. Remove from heat, cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain into a glass measuring cup or small bowl; discard the solids....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Robert Hogan

Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions

This is a classic way to cook pork tenderloin medallions on a stovetop. Many big box stores sell pork tenderloins in pairs. Combine salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle evenly over pork. Diana Chistruga Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Diana Chistruga Diana Chistruga Photographer: Diana Chistruga

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Alexis Ellis

Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

This easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until charred on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the steak over and add oil, garlic, thyme, sage and rosemary. Transfer the steak to a plate and top with the garlic and herbs. Add escarole and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the pan....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Erin Morgan

Pancakes or Eggs: Which Is a Healthier Breakfast?

When faced with the choice between pancakes or eggs for breakfast, which one is healthier? Here, we consider each and help you decide which is better for you to start off your day. Breakfast is, hands down, my favorite meal of the day. Mostly, I keep it simpletoast and peanut butter, fruit and yogurt. Pancakes are also not particularly high in proteinanother food component that helps you feel fuller longer....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Jessica Davis